+- Fishing Forum (https://bigfishtackle.com/forum)
+-- Forum: Utah Fishing Forum (https://bigfishtackle.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=386)
+--- Forum: Utah Fishing General (https://bigfishtackle.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=58)
+--- Thread: Repairing Waders (/showthread.php?tid=911946)
Repairing Waders - AFDan52 - 01-06-2015
I need some help fixing some leaking waders . Any ideas are welcome.
[signature]
Re: [AFDan52] Repairing Waders - Browntrout - 01-06-2015
Are you trying to find the leaks in the legs, leaks in the feet? Go to Simm's site and they offer informational video in regards to wader repairs. Or go to Youtube---lots of information there. I like the Simm's videos.
[signature]
Re: [AFDan52] Repairing Waders - Lonnie - 01-06-2015
Hang them up in the shower and fill them with water. After locating the leaks, mark there locations, drain and dry and coat the leaks with pure silicone. Works great, just looks like you blew snot on your waders.
[signature]
Re: [Lonnie] Repairing Waders - cje04 - 01-06-2015
I'd be careful filling the waders too full of water. It puts a lot of stress on the seams and can cause other issues. Aquaseal is a staple for wafer repair. Clean the area well and apply liberally.
[signature]
Re: [AFDan52] Repairing Waders - flygoddess - 01-06-2015
If breathables, a flashlight works great for finding holes.
[signature]
Re: [AFDan52] Repairing Waders - AFDan52 - 01-06-2015
Great ideas , thanks to you all.
[signature]
Re: [AFDan52] Repairing Waders - Tarponjim - 01-06-2015
So to summarize the best ideas, hang full of water if the leak is below the knee, use a flashlight if above the knee, mark the leak, and seal with Aquaseal however you find the leak(s). Yep, that's what I do!
[signature]
Re: [AFDan52] Repairing Waders - CoyoteSpinner - 01-06-2015
Stop by Roundrocks in Logan, they'll find it and fix it free, so I hear.
Re: [AFDan52] Repairing Waders - cpierce - 01-06-2015
One small detail not mentioned: Turn your waders inside out to find, mark, and repair the leak on the INSIDE surface.
[signature]
Re: [cpierce] Repairing Waders - kochanut - 01-06-2015
^ fo'sho! something that was taught to me as well.... if you patch them, be sure to lightly rough up the area with some fine grit sand paper before you apply the aqua seal and patch, i guess it helps the glue hold better on the material
[signature]
Re: [Browntrout] Repairing Waders - downed_Phly - 01-06-2015
[quote Browntrout]Are you trying to find the leaks in the legs, leaks in the feet? Go to Simm's site and they offer informational video in regards to wader repairs. Or go to Youtube---lots of information there. I like the Simm's videos.[/quote]
For sure watch the simms videos. Great stuff. If repairing Gortex, spray on some rubbing alcohol and it'll darken around any leaks.
Most places advise AGAINST filling your waders with water to find leaks. They're not designed to hold up against the pressure. AND, if you have tears, they can actually become worse.
Scroll to the bottom of this page for all of the Simms videos:
http://www.simmsfishing.com/support/repairs.html
[signature]
Re: [AFDan52] Repairing Waders - moby_dick - 01-06-2015
After 5 hard years I'm Pretty sure my old WIlliam Joseph waders are mostly made of Aquaseal now....but they don't leak much. The neoprene stocking feet will ALWAYS leak over time. The neoprene compresses down and water will seep through, and no amount of aquaseal can stop it.
[signature]